I was first elected to South Derbyshire District Council on 11th May 2015.

I have lived in the Newhall area all my life. Married for nearly 40 years I have seen lots of change in my area. I have a close family always around me, children and grandchildren who still live in the area. My late father was also born in Newhall and was a working miner until he passed away. In my lifetime I have had lots of jobs which suited my family life and circumstances over the years from secretary, working in Newhall Chemist, factory work, and I was a registered child-minder for 13 years which I enjoyed very much.

I now have a business in the area for the last 2 years which again I enjoy.